tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23670379894585803742018-03-06T01:07:41.200-08:00YsquareCI Come, I C(See), I Blog.Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.comBlogger446125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-72930415281854480972015-07-26T06:23:00.000-07:002015-07-26T06:25:12.854-07:00Wondermama @Bangsar Vollage<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19772514856/in/dateposted-public/" title="logo"><img alt="logo" height="118" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/264/19772514856_6a63c8f8a5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Continue from last week's fusion eatery, another Malaysian western eatery that I really like is Wondermama. Located in the arguably most atas (high class) hipster place in K.L, the price range is very low compare to other cafe in that area.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d704.2549880457682!2d101.67071065508769!3d3.129620918148653!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31cc4999b2e4fadd%3A0xbd1a9fecad7f4855!2sWondermama!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1437226355807" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wondermama</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Address:</b> G6, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 1, Jalan Telawi 1, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Phone: </b>+603-22849821</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://wondermama.co/">http://wondermama.co/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mywondermama">https://www.facebook.com/mywondermama</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, this is a hipster place, not a non halal place like Chupp. If you want some pork in Bangsar Village, you can check out another place in the same mall&nbsp;<a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2013/10/three-little-pigs-big-bad-wolf.html">Three Little Pigs &amp; The Big Bad Wolf [Food Review, not the Fairy Tale]</a><br /><br />These are the foods on my second visit, which I bring a more decent camera.</div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/18986978673/in/dateposted-public/" title="P1010383 copy"><img alt="P1010383 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/255/18986978673_c152c9d3f0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b>Chicken Fry Rice with Beef Bacon</b><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19600989232/in/dateposted-public/" title="P1010379 copy"><img alt="P1010379 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/19600989232_9ae1e13b1c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><b>Belacan Fry Rice with Beef Bacon and Fry Chicken</b><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/18986995573/in/dateposted-public/" title="P1010373 copy"><img alt="P1010373 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/481/18986995573_54f8c777ed_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b>Chicken Salad</b><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19612330201/in/dateposted-public/" title="P1010375 copy"><img alt="P1010375 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/376/19612330201_6129dc6908_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />with beef bacon, lettuce, chicken, cherry tomato, etc. I think I am guilty for not able to show how &nbsp;big this portion is or how much variety is in one plate. The huge chunks of chickens is covered with spicy sauce, kind of like those sweet Thai chili sauce that your no-spicy-food-will-die aunt has in her fridge. THe whole combination is just plain awesome. Not only these salad, I also tried potato salad and it was great as well. You might think it just an appetizer, but I can ensure you an average lady can have this as single course meal.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19581793236/in/dateposted-public/" title="P1010362 copy"><img alt="P1010362 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/498/19581793236_7d1c43b432_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b>3 layer tea</b><br /><br /><b>Overall: 8.5/10 [</b>Really hipster interior design with both traditional and fusion cuisine.]<br /><b>Taste bud indulgence: 9/10</b>&nbsp;[It is its own thing that I rarely find it even in non fusion or fusion restaurant. It is not exactly heavenly, but unique as it is.]<br /><b>Purse Saver: 7/10&nbsp;</b>[ Cheap if compare to cafe around her, but not cheap compare to overall K.L standard. But the quality and effort put into the meal is definitely worth the pennies.]<br /><b>Location: 9/10</b>&nbsp;[Located just beside the Bangsar Village old wing main entrance, it is should be pretty easy to spot, but it is covered by a few other cafe beside her.]<br /><b>Service: 8/10</b>&nbsp;[I am neutral with it, they are particularly good or bad, it carries the standard that they should have]Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-28895076055221765592015-07-19T07:40:00.000-07:002015-07-19T07:40:00.424-07:00Chuup @ Damansara Jaya [Food Review, Non Halal]<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19792172555/in/dateposted-public/" title="Untitled-1"><img alt="Untitled-1" height="324" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/395/19792172555_c5ced7eed6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have been here once before , took some really nice picture before and totally forgot it until I went back again. If you don't already know, I have been working slightly harder on another blog and YouTube channel, it's in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/dygadget">https://www.youtube.com/dygadget</a>&nbsp;. It' where we do video on electronic gadgets. Recently we are expanding the computer and accessories division. Well, it's not exactly successful, but I will take what I can. Come back to Chuup, I just realize this place's existence and my visit when I had dinner with the colleagues last week during Ramadhan coz wee didn't want to jam the Halal place during Iftar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3983.8777019914473!2d101.61740600000002!3d3.1270209999999854!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31cc494c970f6667%3A0x66e0cab7a2cf227d!2sChuup!5e0!3m2!1sen!2s!4v1437203488618" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chuup</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Address: </b>Jalan SS 22/25, Damansara Jaya,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tel: </b>03-7733 6673</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>URL: </b><a href="http://www.chuup.my/">http://www.chuup.my/</a> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/chuup.my">https://www.facebook.com/chuup.my</a>)<br /><br />Despite a local and western fusion, what makes it special more than it's fusion is that it is non Halal. Porky-pork pork pigglet chu zhu in everything. Well, not everything but you can't see pork in these local dishes since Malaysian where mostly is Muslim, pork is basically a no-no.&nbsp;</div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19612164171/in/dateposted-public/" title="P3220074 copy"><img alt="P3220074 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/363/19612164171_7e8c324c90_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b>Chuup Nasi Lemal with Pork Rendang (RM14.90)</b><br />Despite nasi lemak is my (and a big part of Malaysia's) all time favorite breakfast, this cooky isn't your average Joe. As a Malaysian, I bet you must have had chicken rendang before. If you are slightly adventurous, maybe beef and mutton too. But how about pork? A tradition Malay dish with a non tradition ingredient? That makes me curious enough to order. I would give credit for the creativity, but I think the recipe still need a small tweak. It could be less dry and salty then it would be significantly more enjoyable.<br />Contain, coconut fats(milk) rice, boil greens, toasted peanuts (kacang), fried anchovies (ikan bilis), picked veggies (Accar), pork rendang, boil egg, cucumbers, and the most important element, sambal.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19600849402/in/dateposted-public/" title="P3220067 copy"><img alt="P3220067 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/19600849402_91384e81e3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b>Popiah (RM 3.90)</b><br />A great snack for sharing or have it for your own. But this is not a snack that I would recommend to get in here. You can get the chicken bites or sandwich or other thing, but I don't think this is the best thing here.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19421225759/in/dateposted-public/" title="P3220091 copy"><img alt="P3220091 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/523/19421225759_e58a965e38_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />it really look tempting though....with all the radish, carrots, bean sprout, topped with fried onions....<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/19419820378/in/dateposted-public/" title="P3220076 copy"><img alt="P3220076 copy" height="480" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/376/19419820378_8382bcd6f4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Spicy Pork Belly Aglio Olio (RM 12.90)<br />With this price range, I would only expect pork slice.<br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/18985262664/in/dateposted-public/" title="P3220083 copy"><img alt="P3220083 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/18985262664_a7908665d0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />This is not a slice man, this is a block or meat. I really enjoy it very much thought I really hope it will be a bit more moist. Despite stiring it constantly, I never get any sauce from bottom and it almost choked me. Don't get me wrong, the pasta is very flavorful. I usually don't like lemon grass and for this case, I didn't even hate it. Might have camouflage in hunks of pork but I am not mad. Highly recommended.<br /><br /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>On my next/last visit, I had curry mee. The price is a bit on the high side around&nbsp;+/- RM15 but the taste is quite delicious as well. It was not over powered by the thick coconut milk. I can still taste the base broth which is chicken.<br /><br /><b>Overall: 7/10 </b>[If you are a pork lover, you should get this restaurant on you to-dine check-list.]<br /><b>Taste bud indulgence: 7/10</b> [I can get something better in my local morning market]<br /><b>Purse Saver: 8/10 </b>[ Compare to other cafes around PJ area, this is comparably cheap and affordable. You pay for what you get.]<br /><b>Location: 6/10</b> [It's not near the main roun of LDP or a prime area. It is still congested and hard to find parking.]<br /><b>Service: 9/10</b> [They have great servers, drinking water is free flow. My only complain would be that they don't accept card, only cold hard cash.]Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0Ss 22, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.1261663164720748 101.617040152917533.1241843164720748 101.61451865291752 3.1281483164720747 101.61956165291753tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-62090511050355665202015-04-30T18:54:00.000-07:002015-04-30T18:54:25.299-07:00Jaya One #markets15 #huntcollfair<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17321507525" title="P1010015 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010015 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8770/17321507525_449ed35684_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a month ago, Jaya One has their 15th Bazaar/market take place in <a href="http://theschool.my/">The School</a>. &nbsp;Like most of the previous markets , the vendors include artisanal food stall, fashion, one-offs, pre-loved etc. I found out so much about out local online shops in this bazaar. It blew my mind from a very different perspective.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watch the Youtube video for the market walk though</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uScUk7yrRYc" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know you're lazy to watch the whole video, don't worry, I will give you a summary here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find all sorts of fashion,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16701224393" title="P1010007 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010007 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7756/16701224393_fb5fd4151f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">accessories,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17114047157" title="P1010004 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010004 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8755/17114047157_ff9e17d987_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17135264939" title="P1010001 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010001 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8701/17135264939_60e2b945e4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Either new</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17295544116" title="P1010010 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010010 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7767/17295544116_66e9188bbe_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">or pre-loved</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17321082651" title="P1010017 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010017 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7695/17321082651_ce35c806b3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and of course, cutesy artisanal food</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17114069637" title="P1010012 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010012 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8838/17114069637_07b3457793_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://facebook.com/tinytemptations">facebook.com/tinytemptations</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are some of them item I got during the markets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16699123554" title="DSC_0119 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0119 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8783/16699123554_53af04e10d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">bracelet from&nbsp;<a href="http://icantsew.com/">icantsew.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16701329923" title="DSC_0105 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0105 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8702/16701329923_54a6c5eb6e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Passport holder from <a href="http://facebook.com/verdezolivia">facebook.com/verdezolivia</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17134035270" title="DSC_0104 copy2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0104 copy2" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7694/17134035270_f2d39bf9af_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Necklace from <a href="http://puppenfeeclothing.com/">puppenfeeclothing.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17114157857" title="DSC_0094 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0094 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8871/17114157857_aef35bb28c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Planner&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17134045060" title="DSC_0081 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0081 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7746/17134045060_a1aab0e669_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and encouragement quote from <a href="mailto:smiles@noteworthie.com">smiles@noteworthie.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17133707818" title="P1010029 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1010029 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8893/17133707818_7ce1b73142_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Metalic Tattoo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s778.photobucket.com/user/YsquareC/media/3_zps3qtign5r.gif.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3_zps3qtign5r.gif" border="0" src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/YsquareC/3_zps3qtign5r.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">top from <a href="http://peepboutique.com/">peepboutique.com</a>, skirt from <a href="http://icantsew.com/">icantsew.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17295505056" title="underboobs by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="underboobs" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8814/17295505056_ed97f245ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like this dress. It has a very unique design, pairs very well with skirts or jeans. However, it's too revealing for me to show my underboobs. If you want to see <s>my underboobs</s> original photo w/o censored, watch the video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/xGTM6bhsU5o">https://youtu.be/xGTM6bhsU5o</a> and find that 1 frame that has not censored.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17135253079" title="tshirt copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="tshirt copy" height="553" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7772/17135253079_8c966d7355_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">top from <a href="http://partnparcelclothing.com/">partnparcelclothing.com</a>, bracelet from <a href="http://icantsew.com/">icantsew.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The quality of the shirt is quite thick, and you can custom design the shirt's print. I don't know what is the material but the print is convex, not some simple paint that easily comes off after a few wash.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17295571236" title="P4180063copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P4180063copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8893/17295571236_50129c1fa0_z.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">top from&nbsp;<a href="http://peepboutique.com/">peepboutique.com</a>&nbsp;*excluding cardigan and belt</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another super revealing cloth. Need to cover side boob with cardigan *shys away*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17135292759" title="pinktop2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="pinktop2" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8704/17135292759_803ee9dbac_z.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">top from&nbsp;<a href="http://peepboutique.com/">peepboutique.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17133748418" title="P4180067 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P4180067 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8721/17133748418_b63a6253e0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage Yukata from <a href="http://facebook.com/the.oldees.com">facebook.com/the.oldees.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/17135305319" title="P4180067copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P4180067copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7750/17135305319_541c342ddb_z.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why is there a Yukata here? I never wear a Yukata and don't know how to year one. Any help from here? guys? I mean girls?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16699066934" title="P4180104 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P4180104 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7732/16699066934_4edd524531_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you wonder why I keep holding my phone while in the shoot, that is because <s>I am a single independent women that no one help me to do photoshoot T_T</s> I was using Olympus software called <a href="http://app.olympus-imaging.com/oishare/">Ol.share</a>, pairing with Olympus EM 1. Selfie profession style ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't want to missed out the markets next time, be sure you keep an eye on&nbsp;<a href="http://jayaone.com.my/">http://jayaone.com.my/</a>&nbsp;and Like/Follow their Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jayaone">https://www.facebook.com/jayaone</a></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-92119170873315853692015-03-26T10:17:00.000-07:002015-03-26T10:17:23.753-07:00This weekend: quarterly bazaar, Markets by Jaya One15th already? I have went to none of them! This year's first quarterly bazaar, Markets by Jaya One is happening on this weekend <b><span style="font-size: large;">28th and 29th March 2015, 11 am to 7 pm</span></b>. If you are like the anti-hyspter, you probably have went to one of the 14 bazaar before. But this time, Jaya One is collaborating with The One Academy to bring you the Hunter &amp; Collector Fair.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16730172617" title="Savoury waffles are available at Markets copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="Savoury waffles are available at Markets copy" height="427" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7599/16730172617_6a53947960_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Like previous quarters, they have more than <b><span style="font-size: large;">100 vendors&nbsp;</span></b>ranging form fashion, vintage finds, accessories, housewares, artisanal food, unique one-offs and etc.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16730170397" title="Quirky statement badges at Markets by Jaya One copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="Quirky statement badges at Markets by Jaya One copy" height="427" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8688/16730170397_d5b3975cce_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />To liven up the atmosphere, Markets by Jaya One has recently introduced a brand new <b><span style="font-size: large;">entertainment element</span></b>; which also serves as a platform for aspiring talented individuals to showcase what they are passionate about.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16750065560" title="Local homemade artisan yogurt copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="Local homemade artisan yogurt copy" height="427" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8742/16750065560_a2d6d1c1af_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Also, there will be an <b><span style="font-size: large;">Instagram Hunt </span></b>where participants have opportunity to win fantastic one-of-a-kind items from the Hunters &amp; Collectors Fair collection. All you have to do is to take photographs of their top three favorite booths and upload the pictures to your Instagram accounts.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16911573826" title="listcopy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="listcopy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7644/16911573826_257b3856f3_z.jpg" width="587" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16911691526" title="map by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="map" height="396" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8723/16911691526_9f62b73639_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />So, what do you think? I will be going there this Saturday, 11 am sharp, as the<b><span style="font-size: large;"> first 250 visitors </span></b>on the day (each day) will get a special goodie bags consisting of various shopping vouchers from participating vendors. See you there!Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-23040275706829917572015-03-09T22:19:00.001-07:002015-03-09T22:42:11.359-07:00Benefit Cosmetic's Roller Lash #mydreamcurl<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16764628672" title="P2140161 copy2 by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="P2140161 copy2" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/16764628672_7902c40321_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So it's finally revealed. The mascara that I receive was from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenefitCosmeticsMalaysia">Benefit Cosmetic</a>.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCtQZ9yL_dE" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16558432067" title="P2140147 copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="P2140147 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7608/16558432067_2d16a6575d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So throw away your curler and</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16558438557" title="P2140146 copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="P2140146 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8741/16558438557_afce5e869b_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pick-up your Benefit Roller Lash</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and start rolling like I do:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GV7n760ENoA" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16765716305" title="P2140127 copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="P2140127 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/16765716305_c2413b3578_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bonus picture of my once in a blur moon selfie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16765709765" title="P2140130 copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="P2140130 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7588/16765709765_ec5d6db90d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-40935680516677076492015-03-09T09:13:00.000-07:002015-03-09T09:13:24.004-07:00Delifrance 50% off on all Feuilete until 13 March<div style="text-align: center;">Awhile ago, I was in Delifrance for their <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2014/12/delifrance.html">Christmas Menu</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15992294896" title="DSC_0019 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0019 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7481/15992294896_7936bc733f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was awesome.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Was there during Valentine's again and turn out to be a huge disappointment despite cash vouchers that cover most of the cost.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, they send me this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130657174@N03/16558576807" title="unnamed copy by DY Gadget, on Flickr"><img alt="unnamed copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7647/16558576807_e76b6be7e0_z.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">50% off on all Feuilete until 13 March. What do you think? I am kindda phobia adi, if you some how tried it, let me know if it's worth the 2nd chance.</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-44020724937192965322015-03-05T06:08:00.001-08:002015-03-05T06:08:12.698-08:00#dearme A YsquareC EditionI have see this campaign going off for a while now in YouTube. I feel like sharing my story because I think I kindda have a different story than most people out there.<br /><br />Other female YouTube are giving positive vibe, life lesson and encouragement to themselves and other, but for me that is not the case. If I am gonna give advise to a younger me, I wouldn't be able to. I feel like there is nothing I can do to change what happen to me and I already to my best in what I can do make the best of the situation. And no, I am not here to brag about how good my life was and how prefect everything goes. In fact, it's the opposite.<br /><br />I can't deny that I grow up in a unique family. The person that I trust most is also the ones that hurt, cheat, poison, discourage, and tarnish me the most. This makes me have really low self esteem. I don't know know what is right or wrong, I don't know who I should trust. I isolate myself so that I wouldn't get hurt further. As a result, I have 0 social skills. I can't make friends, I don't know how to communicate, I don't speak much. If I would go back to to talk to my younger self, I really have no idea what would I say to change things. Everything is out of my circle of influence.<br /><br />The situation continues as I goes into secondary school, but I finally able to take myself off the problem for a short period of time every day and enjoy what I like. I was a librarian, I spend most of my time in library after school. I like books even in a younger age, but I was not allow to enjoy this hobby. I was able to make some friends, but there are just slightly more than acquaintance. We never hang out much after secondary but I do enjoy hanging out with them a lot. Perhaps it's because they are my only friends or perhaps they are the one who is at my lowest point of my life, there is nothing more to hide. However, even if we do hang out on the once in a blue moon meetup, I do not talk much too. I like listening to them, their stories. The gossip, their life, everything seems so interesting, 2 hours are never enough. <br /><br />Shortly after secondary, we parted. Some of us work, some of us continue high school and college. My life is a bit better, I emerge myself into academy and leave what I think the source of the problem. But I still can't change who I am. I fake it to make myself more confident, more intelligent and more mature. No one knows how vulnerable and helpless I am under the sugar coat.<br /><br />I have no idea what advise to give my younger self. I think I can say "Stay strong, thing will eventually gets better:. But I know, for some people, things never get better, if not worse. I envy what other people has, such a good vibe for themselves and the people around them.<br /><br />Maybe I haven't fully come out from the shadow. Maybe I just need more time. Maybe there is this one day that I will finally comes out from the shadow and realize everything is so unimportant and tiny compare to what is around. I do glad I overcame the the suicidal thoughts, I can only hope things will eventually get better (though it might not always be).<br /><br />Cheers!Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-66524486501999350192015-03-03T06:38:00.000-08:002015-03-03T06:38:44.584-08:00Worthy Book: Milkshake Factory<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16223169658" title="IMG_20150124_131436 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20150124_131436" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8680/16223169658_9065632fa0_z.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/worthy-book-xia-mian-guan.html">Xia Mian Guan</a>, I also tried Milkshake Factory in Nu Sentral the other day. If it isn't for <a href="http://www.worthybook.my/">worthy book</a>, I wouldn't notice there is this place selling milkshake beside the cinema and wouldn't know how wonderful it is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There 4 coupon offer by Milkshake Factory in Worthy book is</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2 x Purchase any fruit shake and get a smoothie for free</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2 x 25% OFF any shake&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16223166908" title="IMG_20150124_131013 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20150124_131013 copy" height="474" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7452/16223166908_68c06924a9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I used the buy one free one coupon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16409879002" title="IMG_20150124_131430 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20150124_131430 copy" height="474" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/16409879002_7951bb42c7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, they did not have smoothies that day :( so instead of smoothies, the owner offer us buy one shake, free one shake instead.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had Nutella milk shake (left) and banana milk shake (right). Both are great, but I are prefer Nutella more :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15790772153" title="IMG_20150124_131039 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_20150124_131039 copy" height="474" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/15790772153_4eb2903c94_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have no idea whether the owner knows I am a blogger or not, but he gave us a few more coupons and a privilege card. Cool!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The free smoothies is price around RM 11 to RM 12.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let say I save another RM 11 this time, so the total money I save using Worthy Book is (RM 12&nbsp;+ RM 18) RM 30, which is the price of this coupon AND I have only spend 2 couple, there are hundred more in the book. Double success!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/011/296/success_baby.jpg?1251168454" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone wants some milk shake on this CNY? Jom?!</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-44101419085164567302015-02-24T05:58:00.000-08:002015-02-24T05:58:17.108-08:00Worthy Book: Xia Mian Guan<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16409039261" title="P1100673 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100673 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/16409039261_f92c344d75_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not a food review, but I did tempted to do so. I am here sharing yet another nifty dinning idea. Either you are looking for new dining idea or you are taking some steps to cut down on your food expenditure, this is a very good option for you. Introducing <a href="http://www.worthybook.my/index.php">Worthy Book: FnB Edition.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worthybook">/Worthybook</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/worthybook">@worthybook</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Website: <a href="http://www.worthybook.my/">http://www.worthybook.my/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Like the front page mentioned, it has more than <a href="http://www.worthybook.my/ebook1.php">180 vouchers</a> for you to choose from. You can either order it online from their website or you can get it from some major book store (like Popular, MPH, times, Borders, Kinokuniya etc.) for the mere price of RM 29.90.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16410837835" title="P1100669 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100669 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/16410837835_d940bb3248_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My first attempt is Xia Mian Gun at Sunway Pyramid.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are total of 4 coupons.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2 X RM 25 cash voucher with minimum purchase of RM 100</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 X Buy one free one on all Noodles choice</b>s </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16410835535" title="P1100670 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100670 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/16410835535_e20163ce7a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Note that there are some terms and condition applied to the coupon use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bring along a friend and we use the&nbsp;<b>Buy one free one on all Noodles choice</b>s on top of another main and side dish</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16409890262" title="P1100675 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100675 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/16409890262_84125b045b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>香片茶 - Jasmin Tea (RM 2 per pax)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15788353104" title="P1100688 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100688 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/15788353104_0e4e29a209_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>狮子头面 - "Lion Head" Noodles (RM 20)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">狮子头 or direct translate to "Lion Head" is a meat ball. Not your ordinary meatball, a huge&nbsp;@&amp;&amp; meatball. I was anticipating it but it let me down again. The soup was merely MSG. The meatball is tasteless ball of carbs. I am not even sure there are actually more than 30% of meat in there =.=</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16223411580" title="P1100706 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100706 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16223411580_496f58eae7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>牛肉汤面 - Beef Noodle (RM 18)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">At least the soup is a bit more flavorful with some pepper and spices. Not terrible, but not awesome as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16409892082" title="P1100705 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100705 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/16409892082_65a94dd284_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>猪八戒炒饭 - Pork Fried Rice (RM 18)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not a part of the coupon, we just order because it looks delicious. It did. Not sure it's because our expectation is lower after the noodle experience or it's cheese fragrance really lure my bias. It's probably both. I do recommend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16223171638" title="P1100697 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100697 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/16223171638_9d9cdf8fde_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>南乳猪肉 - Fermented Bean Fried Pork Cutlets (RM 12)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fats are soft but the lean are hard. It's very crispy on the outside, but greasy feeling is too much to take if you gonna chump down a big plate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16384830936" title="P1100711 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P1100711 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8577/16384830936_fc78a97ef2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Like I said, we used the&nbsp;<b>Buy one free one on all Noodles choices</b>, where lower price of the 2 noodle is 100% off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I manage to save RM 18 this time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/011/296/success_baby.jpg?1251168454" />&gt;</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-45760151398180019182015-02-20T19:49:00.000-08:002015-02-20T19:53:16.906-08:00The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16284804081" title="IMAG5594 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5594 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8646/16284804081_5e717cb88f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The only touristy place I manage to visit on my stay in BeiJing is here, <a href="http://www.summerpalace-china.com/yhzx.aspx">The Summer Palace</a>.&nbsp;颐和园 pronounce&nbsp;Yíhéyuán</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d3056.3807645870916!2d116.2790221413902!3d39.9999416624671!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3402f8c7b9c38f3f%3A0x45d9b1774c04a132!2z6aKQ5ZKM5Zut!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1423238724326" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is only 15 mins driving distance from&nbsp;Haidian district i.e the electronic district.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.summerpalace-china.com/yyzn.aspx?id=784">Ticket price</a> depends on season and package, ranging from RMB 20 - RMB 60.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.summerpalace-china.com/yyzn.aspx?id=788">Opening hours</a> is 7 am to 5 pm depends on seasons.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Their official website provide&nbsp;<a href="http://www.summerpalace-china.com/yyzn.aspx?id=787">suggested route</a> and estimate completion time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can even hire a <a href="http://www.summerpalace-china.com/yyzn.aspx?id=782">tour guide</a>&nbsp;on site, price is negotiable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than The Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace or The Imperial Garden (圆明园) is also not too far away. I was told by my colleague that the Imperial Garden's garden, deco and structures are very much damaged, mostly vandalized. So, if we are only have a short trip and only visit 1 place, it would be the Summer Palace instead. Of course, if you have some free time on hand, do visit both and let me know what you think.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d12224.09570969856!2d116.29737815081602!3d40.00791309946798!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35f056a75a2bd8d3%3A0xf09f95ad33241d4c!2z5ZyG5piO5Zut6YGX5Z2A5YWs5Zut!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1423240500276" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although my grandparents are Chinese, I know nothing about China's history a part of what I learn from Drama and TV series. My tour guide try to explain to me quite a few interesting monument, buildings and artifact.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100451219" title="IMAG5598 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5598 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8611/16100451219_2f49bf3c7d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16260680706" title="IMAG5604 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5604 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/16260680706_9238ba9939_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is a gallery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100718257" title="IMAG5607 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5607 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8668/16100718257_841b0a1378_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;along the lake.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16286595085" title="IMAG5605-Recovered copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5605-Recovered copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7519/16286595085_88757defbd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The canopy is like an art gallery. Every pillar has a different drawing. Some symbolism an idiom, some are fairy tales, some are just scenery.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15664215814" title="IMAG5612 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5612 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15664215814_7252fce184_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100465579" title="IMAG5615 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5615 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/16100465579_0dd6a95690_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the drawing about the Chinese Valentine, which is 7th day of the 7th month in Lunar calendar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15664206634" title="IMAG5622 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5622 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/15664206634_a1d3d83927_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">During my visit, there is a Calligraphy master that was doing his demo and exhibition in one of the courtyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100782857" title="IMAG5617 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5617 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7569/16100782857_6f97c2a8e6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">He offer to his calligraphy and drawings with a fix price. You are also allow to take picture with him as well. My tour guide told me he is famous... no comment....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At the other entrance of the park is a river like street which copy the scenery of &nbsp;SuZhou (苏州)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16099087838" title="IMAG5637 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5637 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/16099087838_ec1ac05c85_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm gonna admit. It's disappointing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15666751373" title="IMAG5640 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5640 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7555/15666751373_205ccca56d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for the other, I have really no idea what it is, what it symbolism and what is the history significant of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMAG5600 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/16284821631_7a1c974245_z.jpg" style="color: #0000ee;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100770667" title="IMAG5636 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5636 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/16100770667_bb79b27806_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100492499" title="IMAG5634 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5634 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7580/16100492499_af391f1539_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15664210544" title="IMAG5616 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5616 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7462/15664210544_f76552e0a5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, after reading my experience, do you still think you wanna visit the Summer Palace?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0The Summer Palace, Overseas Chinese City, Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 51805322.530822 113.99260700000002-8.3344585 72.684013000000022 53.3961025 155.30120100000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-28806811750807318152015-02-16T07:10:00.000-08:002015-02-20T19:53:33.868-08:00Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100728527" title="IMAG5577 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5577 copy" height="203" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7480/16100728527_c56f5be01b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than Middle 8th (中8楼), the same street has a few more restaurant which looking interesting and crowded all the time. PostScript is another restaurant my colleague bring us to after our business meeting. The ambiance is more modern and less ethnicity element in it. It's said to be a canton style cuisine. Clear chicken soup, douchi (tempeh) and eggplant sound very much like what my family eat at home. I am not sure my colleague take me here because he likes it here or remember than I am from a Canton family. For all you have to know, the last time I was in Thailand for work, he was there as well for another project. He was surprise I can speak Chinese. After a bit chat, I know he studied in a University in Guangdong which is my grandparent's hometown, before they came to Malaysia and one things leads to another and we kindda click.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d3057.2765390894933!2d116.31431500000004!3d39.979925!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35f0515037239269%3A0x7c9e7e440e757dab!2z5LitOOalvA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1420474960589" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Address: </b>15 Zhongguancun Ave. (At 中关村广场步行街), Beijing, Beijing, 100080, China</div><div style="text-align: center;">海淀区 中关村大街15号(近家乐福) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Phone:</b> 010-51721685</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back to the food,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16286574615" title="IMAG5585 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5585 copy" height="576" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8587/16286574615_5f028950cb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Boiled beef 水煮牛肉 (RMB 56 ~RM 32)&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have read my blog for a while now, you probably know that I don't like beef. It's not so much like I hate beef, it's more like I don't like the way Malaysia prepare beef. It got so irritated by the dry stick like texture of those overcooked beef rendang (though I do enjoy the spices, rendang chicken is fine for me). On the day before, I tried roast veal in Middle8th. It was super awesome and so I can't wait to try it out. It was not as good as I expecting it to be. From its presentation, I thought it will be hot, very spicy, chili oil, burnt tongue. However, the spiciness goes very mild. My colleague keep warm me that it's very spicy... neh.. I think Northern Chinese just can't take spiciness very well. The texture is very good though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16100720687" title="IMAG5587 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5587 copy" height="523" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7489/16100720687_567bf7f652_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Egg plant 茄子</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not the signature dish here, but it gives me feeling of home. Fried egg plant doesn't taste bitter at all. The soft texture compliment the slightly sweet and salty sauce. If you are not a big fan of egg plant, I suggest you take it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15664171674" title="IMAG5590 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5590 copy" height="520" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7528/15664171674_65bb6411d2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Douchi Catfish&nbsp;豆豉回鱼 (RMB 42 ~RM 24)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not a combination I see often. Mom and grandma usually steam catfish in soy sauce instead. Possibly cos my dad hate tempeh or douchi. I personally like douchi a lot, the salted one goes great with porridge, will the unsalted one taste amazing frying. I only had 1 piece of the dish, most probably cos my colleague finish it before I notice XP. It's a signature must try dish here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15666713433" title="IMAG5579 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5579 copy" height="451" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8666/15666713433_25017be70a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing special here. Just a plain o' fry greens, with shrimps!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15666711263" title="IMAG5584 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5584 copy" height="493" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7486/15666711263_b4f29600bc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Clean with black chicken (首乌乌鸡). Not sure you have this in your country, but there is a kind of roaster that is totally black, black feater, back beak, back skin and dark grey flesh. This is up to standard, but I believe it can be better.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15666723783" title="IMAG5591 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5591 copy" height="561" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/15666723783_374165d411_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>蜂蜜厚多 (RMB 28 ~RM 16)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite thing in the restaurant. No matter how full you are, you MUST order, even just one bite, you will burst out of happiness. It's not that I never have white toast with honey and vanilla ice-cream. The combination is beyond expectation. The white bread it extremely soft and bouncy, The honey doesn't soak the bread nor cover the vanilla taste from the ice-cream. The outer shell is taste, only the one inside are good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-74320165989869267882015-02-06T05:44:00.002-08:002015-02-20T19:54:15.080-08:00Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16183634275" title="IMAG5550 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5550 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7475/16183634275_eaffd7536d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">By the time u landed here, I am sure you have this confusion where this Kuching restaurant is? No, it's not relating to cats, it's not related to the city Kuching and in fact, it's not even in Malaysia. This is another restaurant my colleague brought me to, which is just opposite to the hotel I stayed. It serves Shanxi (陕西) style cuisine which is my colleague's home town. The interior is awesome!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16251673392" title="thumb by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="thumb" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/16251673392_9a21a51578_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo credit to&nbsp;http://guangdong.xkyn.com/</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1528.7668573055169!2d116.3253593399402!3d39.97417670514872!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35f0515877c55555%3A0xfde160fbc2374d14!2z5Y-k5pmL6aOf5bqc!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1421244023842" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br />When I search on web, the address is like above<br />Address: 海淀区 科学院南路14号(近知春路)<br />Phone:&nbsp;010-62578413 010-62578414<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d382.1763147134788!2d116.32501291933715!3d39.97693044389379!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1421244175483" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br />But I clearly remember the restaurant is here here, oppsosite to the Braised Pork in Brown sauce. Whichever it is, it's very near to Crown Plaza Hotel.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15997572099" title="IMAG5552 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5552 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/15997572099_ea2a8b6e90_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 宋体; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b>炖猪蹄 (RMB 36)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: 宋体; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><b>Braised trotters </b>seems to be the popular among the netizen in China. I am not particularly found of it, but at the same time I do not hate it. I personally like trotters a lot but this trotters do not standout as much. It's more like teething baby gnawing the last bit of skin around the chewing toy (bone). It as not much meat that's all I am sa</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16183628385" title="IMAG5557 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5557 copy" height="520" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/16183628385_10da64cfa4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>面筋 (RMB 16)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the food that you white people afraid of. It's literally translate to "<b>Gluten</b>" in English. As you can see, there are cubes of gluten, noodle,&nbsp;&nbsp;shredded cucumber, bean sprout toasted peanut and sesame seeds, chili oil, and sesame paste. Yes, the brown color thing that looks like <s>diarrhea</s> sh!t is actually quite flavorful. &nbsp;According to my colleague these gluten is not made from wheat, but soy beans. It served cold. I missed this dish a lot, I am looking for similar noodles here in Malaysia and can't find one yet. If you happen to bump into some decent cold noodles, let me know!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15563859003" title="IMAG5567 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5567 copy" height="389" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7576/15563859003_3e540d0f7d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>葱烧苔蘑 (RMB 69)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The is the name and price I &nbsp;got from the net. I am not even sure if this is the real name but the price seems way off than what simple <b>saute mushroom with leak</b> dish would cost. I don't have ANY memory of this dish...when I look into my photo collection, I was like... what... do I even eat this before? haha.. so my advise is that not a memorable flavour on the menu, probably can skip it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15996339930" title="IMAG5565 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5565 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7511/15996339930_907eb29e10_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>饺子</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't find this dish in their website or net, I guess it's not their signature or popular dish. I don't remember it's price as well. These <b>dumpling</b> looks so nice, smells so good but sill gave me disappointment. The meat is very chewy and bouncy, not much juice. The usual gyoza, Gaozhi, maandu or whatever dumpling I am familiar with, either Malaysia, Korean or Japanese style, they have veggies in it. Without veggies, these dumplings' texture are just plain rubbery.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15630096024" title="IMAG5562 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5562 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/15630096024_9d11e5d1fa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thick soup</b>. The soup in Northern China is also very different with what I am used to. I am from a Canto family which is in the southern region of China. Our soup do not have starch in it. This is not the clean clear soup that is only flavored by the ingredient. A bit upset but I understand that's the different between different region in China where we have different liking and culture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15997830477" title="IMAG5560 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5560 copy" height="440" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7576/15997830477_d14da44de6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOL this is the another dish that I have very little memory of. It's sort of a cold cut of beef (I think)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com014 Ke Xue Yuan Nan Lu, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 10019039.980465 116.3253448000000439.786460500000004 116.00262130000004 40.1744695 116.64806830000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-73409365216179397712015-02-01T04:18:00.000-08:002015-02-20T19:55:07.835-08:00Middle8th, 中8楼 [Food Review]<div style="text-align: center;">My first meal in BeiJing aside of breakfast buffet in hotel is this, <a href="http://www.middle8th.com/">Middle8th</a>. It is Yun Nam (云南) cuisine restaurant that has 3 branch in BeiJing (2 more coming up soon, one of em will be in ShangHai).</div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love this place. It has great food, great environment. The ambient is slightly dim but that just create more romantic vibes. It's a bit awkward to go there with my BeiJing support colleague.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since my time in BeiJing is very short, I haven't try enough things to label this restaurant as a must try, but if you happen to be shopping electronics item in ZhongGuanCun and stumble upon this restaurant, I would say give it a shot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16206585595" title="U3330P704DT20090810155558 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="U3330P704DT20090810155558" height="258" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/16206585595_8c5bc014a2_o.gif" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">photo credit to&nbsp;<a href="http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_613958990100e6ig.html?tj=1">lyshixi6</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d3057.2765390894933!2d116.31431500000004!3d39.979925!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35f0515037239269%3A0x7c9e7e440e757dab!2z5LitOOalvA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1420474960589" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Address:&nbsp;</b>海淀区 中关村广场步行街R17号</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Phone:&nbsp;</b>010-51721728 010-51721729</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Operating hours:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday - Thursday : 11.30 am - 2.00 pm (lunch) 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm (dinner)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday - Saturday : 11.30 am - 9.30 pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday : 11.30 am - 9.00 pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16157868846" title="IMAG5545 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5545 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/16157868846_51bddc8df1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>烤小牛肉 (RMB 58 ~RM 33)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">My most recommeded dish here is this, <b>roast veal</b>.It's so succulent. Oh my, I never tasted something similiar back in Malaysia. The beef is almost well done, but it's still tender. It's awesome with or w/o the tomato sauce. Yes, this words come out from a non beef lover.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15996241798" title="IMAG5541 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5541 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/15996241798_26c04245ce_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>中8牌玖蘑菇 (RMB 38 ~RM 21)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Signature mushroom</b>. I couldn't quite figure out what type of mushroom is use here. I didn't expect it to be so tough on my first bite. I struggle quite a bit before I stuff the whole piece into my mouth. I would stress that its flavor is quite nicely done. I suspect they fried it before mixing it with the sauce, that's why the sides are tougher. If I am back again, I would definitely order it again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15996238598" title="IMAG5542 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5542 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/15996238598_c131a5e97c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>过桥米线 (RMB 25 ~RM 14)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my second attempt having <b>bridge noodle</b>. The first was in Hong Kong. I wouldn't quite say the same thing about my experience in Hong Kong compare to here. In Hong Kong, the soup base was more flavorful, &nbsp;and more choices of condiment. Here, the soup base is lighter, but oilier. However, I can't place this second to the one I had in Hong Kong because the flower petals (Jasmine I guess?)gives a new life to the soup, the kind of soul I would never expect from a simple bowl of soup noodle. It gave me a profound memory, but that is not enough to lure me to order it again on my next visit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16181798681" title="IMAG5544 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5544 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8624/16181798681_069c4f69e6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not their signature dish. I don't remember what is it called and can't find the price online what so ever. I guess it be something like 干炒扁豆 or Fried Indian bean. It doesn't draw too much memory in my brain. I can't even remember it was pork, or chicken. It was still very tasty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to know more about this place, you may read this <a href="http://www.dianping.com/shop/2218060">Dian Ping</a> post. It's like the Trip Advisor for food or the China version of Malaysia Most Wanted food. It's in Chinese, so good luck with that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-31213636897303880932015-01-19T06:22:00.000-08:002015-02-20T19:55:35.558-08:00Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m12!1m8!1m3!1d1528.7273811388052!2d116.32376588292207!3d39.975941492509286!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!2m1!1sCrowne+Plaza+Hotel%2C+BeiJing+ZhongGuanCun!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1420476142849" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">During my trip to BeiJing, my colleague book a room for me in Crowne Plaza&nbsp;BeiJing ZhongGuanCun Hotel. I stay for 3 nights-ish (?). I check in on 3.30 am on my first night and check out on 5.30 am on the day I leave. In total I spent less than 20 hours in the 4 star hotel and it cost me RM 1.9 K including Limousin pick-up from airport.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16191495515" title="Crowne-Plaza-Zhongguancun-Hotel by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="Crowne-Plaza-Zhongguancun-Hotel" height="322" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/16191495515_131f9d9874_o.jpg" width="430" /></a><br />Photo credit to IHG</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16000371207" title="hotel by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="hotel" height="493" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/16000371207_96cb2e6bde_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The company I am working for has a branch in BeiJing which is located in ZhongGuanCun (中关村), hence they book the nearest hotel. The hotel is accessible via subway, but the nearest subway station to the hotel is&nbsp;HaiDianHuangZhuang Station (海淀黄庄站) or ZhiChunLi Station (知春里站) of instead of ZhongGuanCun Station (中关村)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry for the low resolution blurry photo. I am only able to take photo using my phone, didn't bring any camera. 3 laptop is heavy enough for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16157862626" title="IMAG5519 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5519 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7497/16157862626_d64b267162_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please allow me to say, the room is AMAZING!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think hotels don't have single bed room any more these day, or do they? When I was in Thailand, the hotel also gave me double bed room. Though I should warn you there are superstitious about the unoccupied single bed. Look it up on the internet, &nbsp;I wouldn't want to pollute my blog with *cough* you know....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16157860136" title="IMAG5520 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5520 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/16157860136_306598a47a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The TV and the working table is quite standard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15561292344" title="IMAG5522 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5522 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/15561292344_dfe5c531e7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The best part is the wash room. I was so excited, I didn't even took off my jacket yet.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15997865237" title="IMAG5523 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5523 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15997865237_3bff1402c3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beside the sink, you can see various toiletries like shampoo, conditional, face lotion, and body shampoo.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16183660345" title="IMAG5524 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5524 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/16183660345_2d0a721eec_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A separate cubicle for the toilet and shower,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15997597739" title="IMAG5525 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5525 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15997597739_72cd96bc34_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the other side, the big @$$ bath tub.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15561250044" title="IMAG5536 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5536 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8671/15561250044_ac92165c3e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Like I said, I check-in on 3.30 am. By the time I finish taking a bath and unpack my stuff, it's already 4 am. I was so shocked when I looked out form the window, it was really bright, almost like 8 am in Malaysia. Yeap, that's the first time I taste Summer, long day and short nights.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was really confused, I am not sure I should sleep or continue work or get my breakfast first. &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15996182478" title="IMAG5527 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5527 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7532/15996182478_a078c2d42c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The pantry doesn't look promising, so I went to work. My support was not online as well, so I went back to sleep.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The breakfast buffet in the hotel was very good though. I didn't took any picture, too busy to stuff my mouth and gobble it down. The only dissatisfaction is that the dinners talk very loudly. Typical CINA-MAN.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-29794996758645566872015-01-11T06:26:00.000-08:002015-02-20T19:55:54.101-08:00Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)I was in BeiJing half a year ago for a very short, urgent and pack trip. I reach Bei Jing on early Thursday morning like 2 am and return on Saturday morning on 7 am. Since this is a company business trip, I am coming here representing my company and department for a meeting, I didn't have any luxury time to discover the city but I manage to get some luxury food and great accommodation.<br /><br /><b>Quick tips and trip swhen traveling to BeiJing (from Malaysia).</b><br />1. China has most of your familiar online social media and tools banned, so no Google, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, Don't even try to navigate with your Google map, or check weather with Google Now. Not that I done that, who? Me? No! As if~<br /><br />2. Download a few Chinese apps and familiarize it before you come, if you can reach Chinese. Baidu is like the Chinese Google.<br /><br />3. China has different power supply, get a few adapter ready. My suggestion is to get 1 or 2 extension instead of getting one adapter for each electronic items you have. Even if you do, the hotel doesn't have that much of power plug for you.<br /><br />4. If you are Vegetarian, be very specific. The vegetarian that Chinese understand is&nbsp;Pescetarian. This is because Muslim (yes, China has a looot of Muslims) don't eat pork and their poultry, beef and lamb has to be prepare in a certain way, just like the Muslims in Malaysia. For seafood, it's mostly ok, except amphibian. So when the waiter or cook receives an order for vegetarian, their quickly assume it's a Muslim request because Muslim also usually order non meat dish. This happens to my Malaysian colleague that travel with me. Poor baby, he has to eat plain rice.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15996206128" title="IMAG5579 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5579 copy" height="451" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/15996206128_3e6e6dd841_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Even if you order veggies and specifically request a vegetarian one, you will still get shrimp with it.<br /><br />5. The air in BeiJing is not good. Just merely 1 hour from leaving airport, my nose is so clog with boogers that I have to breath with my mouth. Bring along face mask and your sore throat remedy.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15561250044" title="IMAG5536 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5536 copy" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8671/15561250044_ac92165c3e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />6. Although it might be summer and it might appear to be humid enough, bring along your chap stick. My face and skin feels ok, but my lips are severely dehydrated and I am in forever electrostatic mode.<br /><br />7. Subway are really cheap in Bei Jing, don't bother catching a cab and frighten to death because from experience, my driver drive so dangerously that it feel like my life is going to end at the junction. Not sure that's just a cab thing or everyone in BeiJing drives the same way. No one follows traffic lights and as if the lane didn't exist. Top of my scariest traffic experience, pulling down Thailand.<br /><br />8. Some of the cab drivers doesn't turn on AC even in the summer. You have to "remind" them, even if you do they might scold you and say they already did.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://flic.kr/p/qnU4PD"><img alt="IMAG5644 copy" height="493" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7527/16000367527_c1f471d922_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="https://flic.kr/p/qnU4PD">HERE</a> for the large size Bei Jing Subway Route Map</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>9. There are 15 subway routes in BeiJing. Most of them are very congested. When ppl say "going down?" or "要下车吗？" means excuse me. I know the this phrase doesn't sound polite at all, but on the subway, it's the most polite way to ask other ppl to make way. As a foreigner that has the local face (at least my Grandparent are from this region), I have no idea how things work. When I say excuse me, no one seems to understand or gave way, and when they say "要下车吗？", I just reply no and turn away. LOL they must have cursed me this ignorant village people. Any China Chinese, if you are reading this, I am so sorry, I didn't meant to be rude, I just don't understand your slang. Sigh... that's the huge disadvantage of being a foreigner that can speak the language but are not local...<br /><br />Have you been in China? What is your check list when traveling to China from your country? I would interested to heard about it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">For the rest of my trip in BeiJing, you can navigate using this list.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/BeiJing.html">Trips and tricks for Traveling to Bei Jing (the Malaysian folks edition)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/01/crowne-plaza-hotel-beijing-zhongguancun.html">Crowne Plaza Hotel, BeiJing ZhongGuanCun</a></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/Middle8th.html">Middle8th, 中8楼</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/gu-jun-shi-fu-food-review.html">Gu Jun Shi Fu, 古晋食府 [Food Review]</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/post-script-restaurant.html">Post Script Restaurant 又及餐厅</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-summer-palace-beijing.html">The Summer Palace, BeiJing, 颐和园</a></div></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-31356610254145846322015-01-05T06:33:00.000-08:002015-01-05T06:33:41.597-08:00Of Braised Pork Leg and One Plus One Sausage from San Ban To [Non Halal]<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15532402244" title="PC270108 copy2 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PC270108 copy2 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8636/15532402244_b79e8c9501_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />When I first heard about this restaurant I couldn't identify what style of cuisine it server. The name sounds like Chinese or Japanese, but from the reviews I read, it serve German pork knuckles and German beer, when I reach there I see pavlova (New Zealand dessert) on their special menu and the Ramen promotion banner on the side.<br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16154747585" title="PC270109 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PC270109 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/16154747585_92761a1f74_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Then I see 1 very common thing, they have pork in every single main dish. Ah! it's a pork place! Indeed, they have a sister company that call "<a href="http://sanbanto.com.my/ThePorkPlace.html">The Pork Place</a>" located in Bandar Puchong Jaya. Will definitely check it out next time, but do check this out as well:<br />SANBANTO<br />32, SS2/63,<br />Petaling Jaya,<br />47300, Selangor<br />Tel: 603-78761728<br />Fax: 603-78761725<br />URL:&nbsp;<a href="http://sanbanto.com.my/Sanbanto.html">http://sanbanto.com.my/Sanbanto.html</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15534997323" title="PC270101 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PC270101 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7521/15534997323_efef281bcb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />So I ordered the <b>One plus One Sausage</b>, RM 24.90<br />It comes with salad and mash &nbsp;potato sides. The longer one is the hot dog type where the meat are process, so the texture is quite bouncy. The shorter one is a real sausage while the meat is just slightly grind with garlic and maybe some herbs.<br />I prefer the longer one, mainly because the garlic taste from the shorter one. Usually this kind of bad garlic taste only exist you use use rotten garlic. I am very disappointed with it.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15532396024" title="PC270095 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PC270095 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8570/15532396024_8bdcdc3193_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />My partner ordered the <b>Braised Pork Leg</b>, RM 17.90<br />The taste resembles a Chinese confinement dish ping trotter with vinegar (猪脚醋). The meat is fork tender, I bet it was braise for &nbsp;hours. However, when I bite into it, it's just tough dry broom stick :(<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15532397344" title="PC270093 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PC270093 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7528/15532397344_e5f5a4e043_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The skin are so soft, like your Micr@s@ft Window which can break down any time when u give em pressure.<br /><br />Other than cook food, Sanbanto also sell raw pork and other process pork like sausage, bacon etc. They labeled their pork in both English and Chinese, and give you suggestion on how to prepare them. I never bought any pork from them yet, but I am interest to try them out next time and give you an update. Till then, stay put, I'll be back in a flash!<br /><br /><b>Overall: 8/10</b> [A new restaurant concept, instead of focusing one cuisine with different ingredient, this restaurant has one main ingredient with different type of cuisine. I just tried 2 dish, so it's still hard for me to judge.]<br /><b>Taste bud indulgence: 7/10</b> [Not perfect but I appreciate the variety, it's hard to maintain so many different type of cuisine.]<br /><b>Purse Saver: 9/10</b> [RM 25 for a meal is a bit expensive but compare to most German restaurant that serve sausage with a more expensive price, their house sausage is not that bad at all.]<br /><b>Location: 8.5/10 </b>[Located in a very jam area that is very hard to find parking, along the market street. Not the best place I would choose to have my restaurant, but its definitely easy to find.]<br /><b>Service: 8/10</b> [I am a bit concern with the restaurant hygiene because they sold fresh meat with the same time. What would you feel if you have your lunch beside a transparent fridge with uncooked meat? It might just be my imagination, I feel I smell some pork foul smell in the back of my head. The other thing that trigger my nerve is the leaking air-cond. We didn't complain, we didn't change table, we just moved a way from the leak park. Hope they can improve on these aspect.]<br /><br />Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0SS 2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.12026 101.622268099999933.0885495 101.58192759999993 3.1519705 101.66260859999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-4205217868302359362014-12-21T01:07:00.000-08:002014-12-21T01:07:37.052-08:00Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 [Food Reivew]<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15992843466" title="DSC_0092 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0092 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15992843466_50bb21bf62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't get what is the hype about the recent opening of 1 star Michelin Hong Kong Dim Sum restaurant in Malaysia. The queue can beat a concert ticket purchase. I don't get it, there are other old time 1 Star Michelin franchise restaurant in Malaysia as well, have you tried it before? No? Then you need to jump out from the queue and come to Din Tai Fung.</div><div style="text-align: center;">我不明白为什么大家都那么追从最经在马来西亚新开的米其林一星香港点心连锁店？门前的队伍可以和演唱会门票的销售队伍媲美。我不理解，马来西亚还有其它米其林一星的连锁店，你尝过了吗？没有吗？那你应该马上跳出队伍到鼎泰丰来。</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15831387610" title="DSC_0063copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0063copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/15831387610_4b9948e7ab_z.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16017954172" title="DSC_0078 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0078 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/16017954172_df961abc51_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Din Tai Fung House Special 招牌小菜</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you like it wan to duplicate, the ingredients are bean sprout, seaweed, grass jelly, fry tofu and chili. No mattter who good of a cook you are, you probably can't get it right. Usually, Chinese picked spicy turnip for the base. Substituting with seaweed gives it an extra texture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15869011778" title="DSC_0073 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0073 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7515/15869011778_bb248a9dce_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spicy Pickled Cucumber 辣味黄瓜</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">At first, by look I though it will be the chilled crunchy type of pickled. I was a bit disappointed when I pick it up with my chopstick. It was slightly soggy and soft. Maybe we took too long in snapping it, that it might be not as good as freshly prepared. It might not be a texture winner but the slightly spicy taste makes it very appetizing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16016682241" title="DSC_0069 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0069 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7511/16016682241_32bbe4a35b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fragrant &nbsp;Pork with Crushed Garlic 蒜泥白肉</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never saw such light color in pork meat. I wouldn't care enough to discovery whether it was bleached or not coz the garlic sauce was sooooo yummy. Totally not what I was expecting. I rarely like garlic except I prepare it myself. Sometime there is a bad garlic smell that can linger in your mouth for hours if the garlic is burnt or if it was spoil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15396382484" title="DSC_0089 copy2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0089 copy2" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8669/15396382484_326ee57432_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ShaoShing Wine Marinated Chicken 绍兴醉鸡</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do n't particully like this because of it's bitterness. I have had ShaoShing chicken that is less bitter and more jello, this is more smooth and less oily. Probably a more healthy version but I am not so sure if anyone of younger age would like it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15398997893" title="DSC_0116 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0116 copy" height="378" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/15398997893_d5f61b4d6e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pork XiaoLongBao 小笼包</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The highlight of Din Tai Feng is non other than thin skinned, juicy, awesome filling Xiao Long Bao. Is not hard to see the dumpling filling from the half see though skin, so thin yet sturdy to hold it's form when you picking it up by chopsticks. I have been to dim sum places that it's skin rupture upon pick up and the whole Xiao Long Bao burst open and the soup gone wasted. This is the best skin so far. &nbsp;As for the fragrant savory soup that become so sweet from animal carcass, it's just slightly higher than average, not the best one. My only complain is that the meat in not as tender as I expect it to be, it fallen apart quickly when I take a bite.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15992841396" title="DSC_0118 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0118 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/15992841396_3ae6ac99df_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Steamed Vegetable and Pork Dumpling 菜肉蒸饺</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's skin it slightly thicker than Xiao Long Bao's one. The leak (leaves part, not the white part) are pretty flavorful too, it's decent, but not awesome.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15831210668" title="DSC_0103 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0103 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15831210668_8a0a03f7f1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Steamed Vegetable and Pork Dumpling 虾仁烧卖</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also a comparably thicker skin than Xiao Long Bao. Not on my recommended list, it might look really pretty and luxurious with the shrimp (psst... shrimp is not totally fresh) on top, but the way they fold it makes you bite into a lot flour on the neck before going into a pocket of exact meat in Xiao Long Bao, minus the sweet sweet soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15398996013" title="DSC_0155 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0155 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7581/15398996013_ddfcc2bd62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shrimp Fried Rice 虾仁蛋炒饭</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't understand the logic in this fried rice, It's almost so close to perfect, but failed on the shrimp (again). Howeverm the fried rice is really is really awesome, I am just guessing it, I might be wrong, I think it's not chicken egg, they use duck egg in frying the rice. Reason being, the egg aroma is far better than normal chicken eggs and the texture is quite smooth silky. Fry chicken egg usually have frothy texture even w/o beating. If they can improve on their shrimp, it will be a my first recommendation, on par with Xiao Long Bao.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15870876257" title="DSC_0132 copy2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0132 copy2" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7568/15870876257_a01ac34513_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fragrant Spring Onion &amp; Shredded Pork Noodle 葱油肉丝面</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a common noodle. Not common as it you can find it any where, but common in taste aspect. Just usual ingredient, not overly salty, but for Malaysian tongue, it's almost not able to categorize as savory because it's so bland.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16016679471" title="DSC_0123 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0123 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/16016679471_d5242dea5a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Noodle with Picked Mustard Greens and Shredded Pork 酸菜肉丝面</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure I am easy to let down or I am picky. When I chuck down my first sip of soup hoping it o be some long hour over night boiled pork bone soup; only to let down again. 1 word: bland. It has some sourness in it due to the pickled radish, but the level of taste is almost comparable to the spring onion noodle above.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16018633545" title="DSC_0158 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0158 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7578/16018633545_8f4569b133_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stir-fried Pea Sprouts with Garlic 蒜炒豆苗</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">At this level, I am almost certain that Din Tai Fung almost don't use salt at all. This pea sprout is probably steamed by some anchovies stock and that's all. Although I was complaining in my heart at first, but when I have the next bite, it kindda touches me. I never know when was the last time I taste my vegetable's real flavour. Normally, vegetables are are unpopular, we have to add a lot of seasonings to increase it's attractively on the dining table. However, this is not the case here. I can clearly taste the earthyness and the green vegetable smell just like when it was freshly plug out. The crunchiness...oh man...so juicy &gt;.&lt;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16018631335" title="DSC_0171 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0171 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/16018631335_ae97ee5324_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Golden Yam Paste Rolls 芋泥酥</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16017945132" title="DSC_0174 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0174 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8646/16017945132_d7d4d20dc4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Bean Paste Polls 豆泥酥</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16017942682" title="DSC_0185 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0185 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/16017942682_383b7bddeb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Bean and Purple Glutinous Rice 紫米红豆</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16017941482" title="DSC_0190 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0190 copy" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8598/16017941482_9ab58c6a9c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mango Pudding 芒果布丁</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for dessert, I think it's just average, nothing to shout out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">After all these dishes, I can safely conclude that Din Tai Fung is not a place that attract diners by MSG and luxurious ingredient. They did not do much alteration to their dishes to cater local needs. It's the ideology to keep the most original flavors in the ingredient that bring them so far.</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-39120462758379974632014-12-17T04:36:00.001-08:002014-12-17T04:36:46.616-08:00Delifrance Malaysia Christmas Menu [Food Reivew]<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832040809" title="DSC_0009 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0009 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/15832040809_25c45dac5d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Been reading so many movie Easter egg, that I thought I am still in April padahal it's almost Christmas. Christmas might have very difference meaning for you, but for me, Christmas == holiday == colorful deco == Christmas cookies == time to get fat. [pardon me for my logical equation statement, I am a programmer]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year, I was invited to try out Delifrance Christmas menu. Let the colorful gourmet journey begins!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15992294896" title="DSC_0019 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0019 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7481/15992294896_7936bc733f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cupcakes (RM 5 for 1 pcs, RM25 for 6 pcs)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Moist cupcakes topped with cream cheese. Flavour choice of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the cream cheese topping. So smooth, creamy and fluffy at the same time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832038329" title="DSC_0013 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0013 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7528/15832038329_2d3435bf11_z.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dark Chocolate Almond Rocher (RM 15.90)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Perfectly roasted almond strips coated in delicious dark chocolate.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is highly recommended, my favorite dessert of the night. Almond is very crispy and breakable, just like rice crackers but more solid and dense in flavor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16016108631" title="DSC_0023 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0023 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7521/16016108631_13c6863ed1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Santa Play Land Gift Cake (RM 48.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Celebrate Christmas with Delifrance's red velvet cake with sour cream cheese topping.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baked in angel cake pan, top with sour cream (the promotion leaflet say it's sour cream cheese though) and decorated with snow man and pine tree, what else can be more festive than this? If you have the velvet cake by it's own, it will be like meh... it's moist, it's ok, but not great; but if you put some courage out and have the sour cream with it ( I know right, not everyone like sour cream or just sour stuff in general), it will be the most amazing velvet cake you have in a while. The sour taste compliment and balance the sweetness of the red velvet chocolate very well but doesn't cover the natural bitterness and fragrance of the cocoa. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15398444653" title="DSC_0025 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0025 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15398444653_844e592aaa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rocky Land Gift Cake (RM 35.00)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Belgian chocolate cake topped with ganache. A perfect Christmas indulgent.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite of the night, this is a must try. The semi-melty chocolate chunks in the cake is sooo enjoyable. Every bite is like a chocolate bar punch you though your tongue down to your throat and end with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. That's so lovely.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832313917" title="PB270461 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270461 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8581/15832313917_2450896c23_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Salted Caramel Tea Cake with Walnut (RM 16.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Delicious moist and soft tea cake, perfect as a gift or an afternoon snack.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Double Chocolate Tea Cake (RM 16.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Delicious moist and soft tea cake, perfectas a gift or an afternoon snack.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16018062485" title="PB270456 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270456 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7464/16018062485_0a91b4cfb1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than the 2 highlighted cake above, Delifrance have a cheaper version of more mediocre tea cake which is like the size of a pound cake. Compared to the other 2 above, it's less attractive but your purse will thank you later.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enough for the diabetic sweet treat that was worth dying for (well, at least for me, I can be sinking in the sour cream cheese and get suffocate by the rocky land cake and die with no regrets), let's go to the hot meal section.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832321047" title="DSC_0034 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0034 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15832321047_7eae6111d3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Provencal Lamb Stew (RM 34.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lamb shoulder grilled to your satisfaction, drenched in brown sauce side with salad.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lamb is not my favourite poultry. It's a bit firm and chewy but the sauce is decent. I only have a single spoon full, what do I know?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15992286276" title="DSC_0044 copy2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0044 copy2" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/15992286276_9e21490a19_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Poached Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce (RM 34.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Poached Salmon fillet garnished with dill sauce, placed over mashed potatoes with side salad.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do not know whether this is their normal serving but does Salmon really cost that much? I can buy raw Salmon (Norwegian Salmon, not some cheap fishy trout) twice the size with only half the price of this dish. Is it excellent, no; is it tasty, maybe, is it exotic, no; is it worth the price, hell no!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16017373462" title="DSC_0056 copy2 by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0056 copy2" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/16017373462_e97b29ac2e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cheesy Turkey Ham (RM 15.90)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Spaghetti tossed in cheese sauce, topped with strips of roasted turkey ham.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lasagna (RM 17.90) (photo not available)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lasagna layers filled with tender minced beef/chicken in a light tangy sauce topped with melted cheese.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I tried the beef one, it's a bit too peppery to my liking but the creamy melty cheese and soft pasta is something keep me going for more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In this festive season, Delifrance offers Christmas catering ranging fro RM 28 per pax to RM 78 per pax with a minimum of certain amount of head counts. The menu consist of starter soup , hot meal, Feuilettes, Viennoiseries, mini tarlets, and beverages.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need more info, you may contact 603 78425718, or their hotline after office hours 0122239806. If you are shy like me (blush) that only like to express yourself in written words, you may also email them catering@delifrance.com.my</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if you are not fond of their Christmas menu you can always go back to their all time favourite</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832318917" title="DSC_0045 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0045 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/15832318917_47c8da08f9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">tartlets</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15830821450" title="PB270446 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270446 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7467/15830821450_6ba2f8033d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">macaroon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16016099821" title="PB270458 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270458 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8570/16016099821_04f6933d62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">assorted pastries</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15398434863" title="PB270462 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270462 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7464/15398434863_c641a247d7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the end of the session, Delifrance gave us a chance to decorate our own ginger bread man. I know this sounds nonsense considering how food savvy I am (flip hair), but this truly is my first time decorating ginger bread man. I do not grow up in an Christian family, my family don't bake as much and Chinese old people generally don't like sweet western pastry, so I am really clueless how or what to decorate on my cookies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/16016095991" title="PB270466 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270466 copy" height="480" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8598/16016095991_152ccc52bc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15398431933" title="PB270470 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270470 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15398431933_2d50de6639_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15832308057" title="PB270477 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270477 copy" height="480" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/15832308057_df8e66d6c1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The sifu demonstrating, see how long he can tarik the icing? Amazing~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15831963519" title="PB270486 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PB270486 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/15831963519_87da612a75_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">At long last, me with my low resolution, highly pixilated, heavily photoshopped face and the cutie "Why Ginger Bread Man", coz you know, it's master name is YY (cough) yeah, bad pun, I know, no need to remind me every time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-34781857443032677832014-10-16T07:56:00.000-07:002014-10-16T08:31:00.638-07:00Dogathon 2014<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15525299346" title="comicstrips copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="comicstrips copy" height="481" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15525299346_a659fe8e75_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a blog post full of photos. I was in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dogathontm">Dogathon</a> last week with some photog. Thanks Robin for lending me his EM5 and 25mm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was there last year too, but wasn't so into photog, just enjoy myself. Not very much difference from last year, we have&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14928826913" title="PA120006 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA120006 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/14928826913_2b8a75f259_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">shy puppy,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15549837852" title="PA129997 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129997 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15549837852_99a09f698b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">happy puppy,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15362372689" title="PA129977 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129977 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15362372689_2f755fe0b5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">extrovert puppy,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15525291226" title="PA129982 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129982 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15525291226_2329c45f2f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">introvert puppy,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15525289696" title="PA129980 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129980 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15525289696_9293dc6914_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">eligent puppy,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15362977127" title="PA129922 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129922 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/15362977127_9aa95e3310_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">silly puppy etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not merely a gathering for dog owners, the organised has a lot activity schedule,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15548993665" title="PA120035 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA120035 copy" height="336" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15548993665_76314c8986_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">like demo,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15362850718" title="PA129975 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129975 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15362850718_bcc69b85ba_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">stall, and competition.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">20% of time was spent on a very special booth. It's call a "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/2ndchancerescue">Second Chance Rescue</a>". They specialized in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15363357890" title="PA129951 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129951 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15363357890_291ac55875_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What makes me more surprise is that they have Muslim volunteers.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15362371039" title="PA129941 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129941 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15362371039_cabf19164a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If it isn't because of this girl that bring out the cute puppy and let me hold them in my arms, I wouldn't ask more about the puppy origin and knows about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PawsMission">Paws Mission</a> and Second Chance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15546313571" title="PA129945 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="PA129945 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15546313571_9c76a49d18_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another sibling carried by another Muslim girl. Note that they wear tudung/hijab but they do not reject having interaction whith dogs, which is very rarely these days. Dog v.s Muslim a very sensitive issue, the debate whether dog are prohibited or not is a never ending discussion. To protect their identity, I do not put their face here, but I secretly hope that one day every animal will be treated w/o prejudice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers for our most loyal friend! Hope you were here with us. If you don't wanna miss the opportunity to join them next year, then please Like&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/dogathontm to follow their updates.</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-68343348406106951672014-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:002014-09-23T08:00:57.999-07:00Ice Age Adventure @ Genting<div style="text-align: center;">Since closing of <a href="http://www.rwgenting.com/index.htm">Genting</a>'s theme park, and the announcement of 20th Century Fox that will land as early as 2016, I have not found much reason to come back to <a href="http://www.rwgenting.com/index.htm">Genting</a>. I do not gamble, I have visited the <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2013/02/snow-world.html">Snow World</a>, I have visited <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2012/07/hin-swee-temple-fusion-of-art-in.html">Chin Swee Temple</a>&nbsp;, what else I can do in <a href="http://www.rwgenting.com/index.htm">Genting</a> other than enjoying the cold weather and the magnificent view?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321271362" title="P9200686 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200686 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/15321271362_d35756a371_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although Twentieth Century Fox World is still a while more to wait, at the mean time, I found out Ice Age Adventure has just landed earlier this month (1st September 2014) in <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.rwgenting.com/index.htm">Genting</a> International Convention Centre Meeting 7-12</span></b>, opening from <b><span style="font-size: large;">10 am to 10 pm</span></b>. SO let's dive in and see what they've got!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At only <b><span style="font-size: large;">RM 20.00 per person</span></b>, you can enjoy yourself in the Ice Age Adventure which comes with three main key-zones namely the <b>Ice Age&nbsp;Theater</b>, <b>Ice Age playground</b> and <b>Ice Age Meet-and-Greet</b> featuring a variety of fun activities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321608505" title="P9200638 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200638 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/15321608505_10f3428072_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the &nbsp;<b>Ice Age&nbsp;Theater, </b>there will be a short film showing every once and hour. There are some interactive games with the kids, which including winning some Ice Age movie tickets, cool huh?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for me, my favorite key-zone would be the Ice Age Playground.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15135037208" title="P9200620 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200620 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/15135037208_9311322897_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15135027898" title="P9200647 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200647 copy" height="299" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/15135027898_0ca64d4133_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15134923880" title="P9200643 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200643 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/15134923880_6bb027630c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for the meet and greet session, you can meet with Scratch, Sid and Diego and dance with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lbTenKj7ZN4" width="420"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321268372" title="P9200694 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200694 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15321268372_a7589d1e13_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My most anticipated character is Scratch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321255992" title="P9200615 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200615 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/15321255992_db3ae0e2e3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">you have &nbsp;no idea how many time I tried to snatch his acorn over &gt;v&lt;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15134864099" title="P9200673 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200673 copy" height="628" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15134864099_d486926cb5_z.jpg" width="517" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15298597326" title="P9200621 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200621 copy" height="441" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15298597326_f533a6351f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">as you saw, non success :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the other hand, there is also a coloring area for the kids. You may join too, there is no age limit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15135007178" title="P9200669 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200669 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/15135007178_a08853448d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And don't forget, each ticket is eligible for a free MatKool Popz ice-cream. I really like the surprise pop rock when it melt &gt;u&lt;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10693459_1533482113555669_1875468761_n.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again <a href="http://www.rwgenting.com/index.htm">Genting</a> for the amazing experience,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321260542" title="P9200769 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200769 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15321260542_bfe341b4ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and to forget my partner in crime, <a href="http://www.jackieloi.com/">Jackie Loi</a> for being my photographer. Cheers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/15321587675" title="P9200689 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P9200689 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/15321587675_8938bfdd9b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0Theme Park Hotel, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia3.4217236 101.793554099999943.4207331 101.79229359999994 3.4227141 101.79481459999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-61005380084748427342014-08-16T20:46:00.000-07:002014-08-16T20:46:16.128-07:00Heineken Inspires Worldly Adventures with "Cities of the World"<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746396040" title="P8070145 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070145 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/14746396040_a6ab427aff_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you the introvert otaku that always stay in door or you are an extrovert explorer who always look for new adventure? How much do you know the place you stay?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14929967321" title="mazecopy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="mazecopy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/14929967321_65eec9257d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Do you know your neighborhood by reading online articles and recommendations, or do you have a check-list to try all the newly open hidden treasure in the city and slowly solve each mystery you encounter?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746441098" title="P8070215 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070215 copy" height="640" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14746441098_ae43785c17_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you know where should you go for a place for tailor made suit while hang out with your fellow gentlemen</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746391560" title="P8070209 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070209 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14746391560_d9fc6e6b28_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">like in Bespoked?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746399309" title="P8070195 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070195 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/14746399309_679d035e12_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you know where is your town latest hypster art gallery&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746389510" title="P8070191 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070191 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/14746389510_4388656594_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">or a cafe dance club where you can ignore the world but only you, your partner and your dance move exist,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746483997" title="P8070202 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070202 copy" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/14746483997_be537e75da_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">like the Paradox Art Cafe?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746404930" title="P8070205 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070205 copy" height="640" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14746404930_957738684d_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or do you have a bright, class place that you can hang out to enjoy the silence in the center of the hubbub,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14932700562" title="P8070199 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070199 copy" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14932700562_349ae339e3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">just like in Re:Placement?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14746395239" title="IMAG6003 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG6003 copy" height="640" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/14746395239_19e70408a9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Heineken is launching their 2 month long campaign "Cities of the World" to inspire people to get out of our routines and start exploring our cities. We may be familiar with the hot spots of our cities, but may not venture out to explore more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14933057385" title="P8070159 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="P8070159 copy" height="640" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14933057385_3551bd9539_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With introduction of the limited cities edition bottles, 6 specially-designed limited edition Heineken bottles will be available to consumers.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14747134758" title="New Heineken Bottles copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="New Heineken Bottles copy" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14747134758_363c149cc9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each bottle represents one of the 6 global cities Berlin, ShangHai, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Ansterdam, and London. A unique code found under the cap of each limited-edition bottle gives people a chance to win prizes, including an opportunity to unlock worldly adventures in New York.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For those with a passion for discovery, Heineken developed a mobile-friendly website which reveals unique locations across Malaysia. This geo-targeted compass gives people a look into interesting locations around their vicinity, enabling them to spark new experiences wherever they are. For more information on the ‘Open Your City’ social compass, and the Heineken’s Cities edition bottles, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.heineken.com/openyourcity">www.heineken.com/openyourcity</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-58981178226719778712014-08-05T05:37:00.000-07:002014-08-05T05:37:37.505-07:00Summer Festival Street Food @ Sushi King [Food Review]<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14144008143" title="Basic CMYK by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="Basic CMYK" height="161" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/14144008143_df99811e9d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't you just love summer? Not.... Born, raise and live in a all summer country, summer is no longer something I look forward to. Not like in some 4 season region, summer is the warmest period in the year, everyone is so active enjoying all the summer activity, sun bathing, kayaking, surfing, etc. As for me, I only concern about what menu is in season. *drool* Since last rice <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2014/05/sushi-king-rice-burger.html"><b>burger review</b></a>, Sushi King is having another round of review from July to August during this summer period, featuring various street food that appear in Japanese Summer festival.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14589737838" title="DSC_0464 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0464 copy" height="428" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14589737838_2e582546a5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spicy Salmon Nigiri -&nbsp;</b><i>RM5.00 per plate</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Salmon lovers would definitely not want to miss this one. Sushi King’s spicy salmon nigiri adds hint of local taste of spicy chilli flakes on top of fresh raw salmon slices. The spicy salmon nigiri gives that extra kick of spiciness that will make you want more. This seasonal item is priced at RM5.00 per plate.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a must have and I highly recommend it. Usually we have sushi with wasabi, but now this oily-ish, sambal-ish, spicy-ish chili topping is &nbsp;a really good match with salmon. This chili is very Asean, I believe the chili is very good even on it's own.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14776395525" title="DSC_0450 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0450 copy" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/14776395525_a266679069_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Beef/Chicken Tonpei Yaki -&nbsp;</b><i>RM9.90 each</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tonpei Yaki is a very popular dish in Japan consisting of shredded cabbage, crunchy fritters wrapped and garnished with delicious okonomi sauce and mayonnaise to send your taste buds on an adventure. Sushi King offers two types of tonpei yaki according to preference. Fans of beef can opt for the beef tonpei yaki, made with delicious pan fried succulent beef with onions while poultry fans may prefer the chicken tonpei yaki which is made with juicy chicken that has been grilled to perfection. This is a definite must-try as it is a seasonal item and only costs you RM9.90 each!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a bit weird for me. Those Tonperi yaki I had, the filling is cooked wiht the eggs, not wrap around by the thin egg slice. As a result, fillings are failing everywhere when I pick 'em up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14589724929" title="DSC_0443 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0443 copy" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14589724929_4c101690a7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Takoyaki Tenpura -&nbsp;</b><i>RM6.90</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Take your takoyaki experience to another level with tenpura takoyaki! Breaded with tenpura batter, the Takoyaki Tenpura gives that nice outer crunch before you bite into the delicious savoury goodness of the deep fried octopus ball. Topped with okonomi sauce and mayonnaise, the taste and texture will send you to gourmet delight. The Takoyaki Tenpura is a seasonal item priced at only RM6.90.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may have takoyaki before &nbsp;(there are everywhere duh...) but have you tried tempura style? crunchy on the outside, soft and mushy on the inside. yum yum ^_^</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14776389895" title="DSC_0414 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0414 copy" height="428" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14776389895_e17f2a4d99_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spicy Edamame -&nbsp;</b><i>RM4.00 per plate</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">An all-time favourite – edamame, takes a twist this season. Boiled to perfection, the edamame is tossed with spicy chilli flakes, giving it delicious, fragrant flavour that will send your taste buds kicking. The Spicy Edamame is priced at RM4.00 per plate.</span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Edamame beans is a very common snack in Japan. But how about spicy Edamame in chili flakes? The spiciness is medium level, might be slightly too hot for someone but it's only decent for me. Well, at least I wouldn't appreciate it to be too hot as it will cover the naturally sweetness of the beans. One of the must try as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14774041944" title="DSC_0419 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0419 copy" height="428" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/14774041944_41546042be_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Unagi Nigiri</b></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Unagi lovers, behold the special Unagi Nigiri offer! Rice topped with delicious sliced eel, the Unagi Nigiri will be offered at only RM5 this season compared to the original price which is RM6!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not a big fan of Unagi, but this one is really cheap. Taste wise, meh...</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14589679990" title="DSC_0437 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0437 copy" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/14589679990_d5c97e6f20_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pumpkin Tenpura -&nbsp;</b><i>RM5.00</i></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Pumpkin Tenpura made its first appearance in May and is here to stay for a longer period. &nbsp;Battered pumpkin slices deep fried to perfection, the Pumpkin Tenpura is definitely the choice for you if you’re looking for a tasty crunch. The Pumpkin Tenpura is a seasonal item priced at RM5.00.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't try their last round of rice promo, you must have miss this awesome fries like tempura. Once you hooked, you will never halt.</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14753384036" title="DSC_0428 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0428 copy" height="428" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/14753384036_a6e746d998_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kushiage Moriawase -&nbsp;</b><i>RM11.90</i></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A common feature in the street food list, the Kushiage Moriawase features 5 types of Japanese skewers that are deep fried to perfection. Enjoy Japanese style deep fried skewered prawn, scallop, chicken nugget, mushroom and long beans all at one go! To top it off, the skewers are served with delicious okonomi sauce to tantalise your taste buds. Kushiage Moriawase is a seasonal item priced at RM11.90.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I generate have less&nbsp;preference&nbsp;towards this dish. The fried product is too hard and the sauce taste funny. Okonomiyaki sauce suppose to taste sweet but this one is slightly more to the salty side.</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14773226791" title="DSC_0446 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0446 copy" height="428" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14773226791_e1a5ef9f83_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kushiage Bento -&nbsp;</b><i>RM16.90</i></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">For those on the go and need a complete meal, take the Kushiage Bento along! &nbsp;Consisting of deep fried salmon steak and Japanese style deep fried skewered prawn, scallop, chicken nugget, mushroom and long beans, served with okonomi sauce, this bento box will definitely fill your tummy with deep fried goodness. The Kushiage Bento is a seasonal item, priced at RM16.90.</span></i></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14796248953" title="DSC_0457 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0457 copy" height="428" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14796248953_a7e9a87632_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chicken Yaki Udon -&nbsp;</b><i>RM13.90 per plate</i></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Udon fans will look forward to the Chicken Yaki Udon. This Japanese wheat noodles is fried together in delicious okonomi sauce and mixed vegetables, topped off with deep fried chicken nuggets to score a perfect meal. The Chicken Yaki Udon is priced at RM13.90 per plate.</span></i></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14776029982" title="IMAG5967 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5967 copy" height="640" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14776029982_786df007b0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ramune -&nbsp;</b><i>RM6.90 each</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Seal the meal with the fizzy Ramune, a popular carbonated drink from Japan. This thirst-quencher is only available this period, priced at RM6.90 each.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Japanese kid&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;drink. A marble is block at the opening of the bottle to prevent the gases from emitting too fast and to prevent the drink to pour out too much at a time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For this promo period, if you spend more than RM80 in a single recipe, you will get a Sushi King fan featuring Matsuri.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14818933082" title="IMAG5996 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5996 copy" height="640" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14818933082_18de3d026a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SO what are you waiting for? Faster go to your nearest Sushi King to try them all!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14615603207" title="phone by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="phone" height="47" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14615603207_343c1a1526_o.jpg" width="215" /></a><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14779130426" title="scan by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="scan" height="93" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/14779130426_552399911a_o.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/sushikingmalaysia"><img alt="instagram" height="95" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14821956603_aa2c4487db_o.png" width="143" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sushikingasia/"><img alt="fb" height="57" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2902/14615603237_995d2b3088_o.jpg" width="167" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14774034824" title="DSC_0448 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0448 copy" height="67" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14774034824_e6dcf48130_t.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14589749888" title="DSC_0417 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0417 copy" height="67" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14589749888_ab7bd7c5e0_t.jpg" width="100" /></a></div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating, 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.073302 101.60760600000003-27.942678 60.123231000000033 34.089282 143.09198100000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-63009945513991025162014-07-21T08:26:00.000-07:002014-07-21T08:26:40.822-07:00Of Miam Miam Spaghetti, Lobster Bisque Pasta and Matcha Souffle from Miam Miam<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815687063" title="DSC_0104 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0104 copy" height="428" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5164/13815687063_3bf750ef9c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For God knows what reason, le mate suggest to dine in Miam Miam one evening. I guess friends around us have tried it, and he was interested. A little bit of google reveal that the one I visited in One Utama is not the first branch. Apparently Penang had it first and the menu is WAAAAAAAY cheaper than One Utama' branch. Piff...The price tag at left is the one from Penang while the right one is from One Utama.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815700643" title="DSC_0074 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0074 copy" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/13815700643_dcfc7b0465_z.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Peanut Butter &amp; Banana Milkshake (RM 7.20 -&gt; RM 13.80)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Creamy peanut butter and fresh banana blended with milk.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little too sweet for a real banana. Syrup additive confirmed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815992414" title="DSC_0088 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0088 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/13815992414_89dd804deb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Miam Miam Spaghetti (RM 15.80 -&gt; RM 26.80)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sauteed with frankfurters, tomatoes, baby spinach and protein Bacon, tossed with french butter, our secret broth and shoyu.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Highly recommended main. The toasted sesame seed is the bomb. The spaghetti and sides might look separated and tasteless but the broth fuse all the elements and become a great combination.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815695573" title="DSC_0090 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0090 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/13815695573_af6865e54e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lobster Bisque Pasta (RM 18.80 -&gt; RM 29.80)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Savory and rich soup base, slow-cooked to perfection topped with parmesan cheese and served with grilled tiger prawn.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although this main is comparably expensive than Miam Miam spaghetti, with more expensive material, and arguably more tedious cooking procedure,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815671555" title="DSC_0096 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0096 copy" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/13815671555_5473739c2f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Matcha Souffle</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">From wikipedia:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;">A soufflé (French: [su.fle]) is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients and served as a savory main dish or sweetened as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler which means "to blow up" or more loosely "puff up"—an apt description of what happens to this combination of custard and egg whites.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/13815663085" title="DSC_0098 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0098 copy" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/13815663085_9a9df0cb09_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apologize for my jakuness. Although I have read, learn and see so much about souffle, but this is my first time eating Souffle. Miam Miaom has 2 flavor at the moment, vanila and matcha. Matcha Souffle taste weird but the texture is great, slightly crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. High in carbs but low in filling the stomach.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall: 9/10 </b>[Totally recommended, but plese prepare your purse for liposuction]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Taste bud indulgence: 10/10</b> [No complain on the food quality, state of art]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Purse Saver: 8/10</b> [A bit too expensive. I was angry that there is a big money gap between menu in Penang and menu in K.L]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Location: 10/10</b> [One Utama, center of PJ, THE highest visitor flow mall in Klang valley]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Service: 9/10</b> [Other than Souffle, other dish did took more than a while to arrive. Since there are too many customer, we can't get the waiter's attention easily.]</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-2104577801406306932014-07-16T08:15:00.001-07:002014-07-16T08:15:32.380-07:00Locke [Movie Review]<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14669699925" title="tom-hardy-stars-in-new-trailer-for-locke-watch-now-158059-a-1394177637-470-75 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="tom-hardy-stars-in-new-trailer-for-locke-watch-now-158059-a-1394177637-470-75 copy" height="265" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/14669699925_8dd6d0d8cd_o.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you see this photo, you basically finished watching this movie. Except TOm Hardy has a few more expression.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, this is a not bad movie. The emotion, the story line, the conversation, it is what a real movie like. However, I bet a lot people will get turn off by the one man show. Yes, the whole movie, more than 1 hour, it's just Tom Hardy as Ivan Locke from different camera angle, with different emotion and conversations. He's character acted a bit like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hdye but I am sure everyone will become like him if they are in his shoes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wouldn't sya I highly recommend it, but it will be a memorable movie for you, if you are able to understand his strong English accent that wanted to sound like a German :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14646700686" title="MV5BMTQ1MjE5MzU2M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzE4OTMzMTE@._V1_SY317_CR0,0,214,317_AL_ copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="MV5BMTQ1MjE5MzU2M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzE4OTMzMTE@._V1_SY317_CR0,0,214,317_AL_ copy" height="317" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14646700686_0e11fc673f_o.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall: 7/10</b> [I know the hype is not too much, not really a must watch, only mediocre.]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3D/CG: 2/10</b> [Not to mention CG, even camera angle are repetitive. Well, for a movie on same set, how good you are you will end up repeating angles.]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Story: 9.5/10</b> [An open ended story line that will makes you wonder what will he do next.]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cast: -/10 </b>[Urgh... other than Tom Hardy, I can't identify who's sound is from the other side of the phone.]</div>Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367037989458580374.post-41802288354090918012014-07-04T08:04:00.000-07:002014-07-04T08:04:08.398-07:00Systema Spiral Bristle<br /><img src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/y--square/Systema/DSC_0092copy_zpsbeb8a5a1.jpg" /><br />Last year this time, I was introduce to Systema 2.0 mm bristle and was given a chance to try out all five type of Systema tooth brush, Systema Comfort, Systema Bi-level, Systema Sensitive, &nbsp;Systema Full Head, and, Systema Compact. Details <a href="http://ysquarec.blogspot.com/2013/06/systema.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14498578525" title="IMAG5724 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="IMAG5724 copy" height="680" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14498578525_91efb51281_o.jpg" width="680" /></a><br />This time, Systema is having a new bristle. The handle is simlar with Bi-level's oval rubber design but the bristle has spiral color.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/98696894@N08/14498578585" title="DSC_0395 copy by Chan Ysquare, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0395 copy" height="428" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/14498578585_e0b471b093_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I am not exactly sure how it different with the nomal 2.0mm bristal, but from my experience of using it for few weeks, the tooth brush can clean up all the residue between my tooth, yet doesn't goes very far into the space in between teeth. It feel more solid and less likely to worn out.<br /><br />Have you tried this? What do you think?Ysquare Chanhttps://plus.google.com/101791719172769070363noreply@blogger.com0